Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager

QSHE Manager

Location: Site-based near Didcot
Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

We are looking for an experienced QSHE Manager to provide hands-on leadership in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QSHE) management at a key site near Didcot. This is a critical role supporting the Contract Director, leadership team, and client, ensuring QSHE standards are embedded across all operations, projects, and maintenance activities.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives to plan, monitor, and assure safe delivery of works, while fostering a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QSHE strategy and implementation in line with company and client objectives.
• Review and approve RAMS for maintenance and project works to ensure safe delivery.
• Provide visible leadership and practical problem-solving at site level.
• Manage compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and client systems.
• Conduct internal audits, supplier assessments, and safety checks.
• Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly QSHE reports and maintain risk registers.
• Support project planning, pre-start meetings, and contractor briefings.
• Investigate incidents and lead post-event reviews to identify improvements.
• Drive behavioral safety culture and occupational health initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR and L&D teams to maintain QSHE competence and training.
• Ensure adherence to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in QSHE management within a complex operational environment.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation (including Fire Safety, Asbestos, Legionella, CDM).

Proven ability to lead audits and compliance programs.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to influence and embed a proactive safety culture.

Experience managing QSHE systems and delivering accurate reporting.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and compliance at a high-profile site near Didcot. You’ll have the autonomy to lead initiatives, shape QSHE strategy, and make a real impact on operational excellence.

Qualification, Certifications and Training

• Chartered to IOSH (CMIOSH) status or working towards.
• NEBOSH Diploma, or NVQ 5 in Health and Safety, or NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety
• Environmental and/or Quality Management qualification such as IEMA, CQI or similar (Desirable)
• Achieved or working towards Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 (Desirable)
• Qualification in either Fire Safety, Water Hygiene (L8), and/or Asbestos Management (BOHS P405) (Desirable)

Knowledge, Specific Role Skills and Experience

• Experience of supporting a business contract and/or providing support to a professional function.
• A flexible approach towards the role, and a willingness to support other business activities as appropriate.
• Experience of implementing, monitoring and reviewing management systems.
• Working knowledge of legislation and statutory compliances within the facilities management sector.
• Good working knowledge of Certified Management Systems including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Expert knowledge of MS word and excel.
• Professional approach to work in all areas.
• Awareness of environmental legislation and best practices
• Experience of providing QSHE support to live projects within an operational environment.  

Experience of working closely with project managers, engineers and contractors to ensure safe delivery of works.  

Ability to operate hands-on at site level, balancing compliance requirements with operational realities. 

• At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.
  
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